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Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in collaboration with Fiker Institute, a multidisciplinary think tank specialising in international affairs, public policy, and global governance, is organising a panel discussion titled ‘Writing in the Gulf: Memory, Identity, and Literature,’ on 9 November at the Fiker Institute in Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz.

The session will include distinguished Emirati literary authors and practitioners, Dr Afra Atiq, Nujoom Al Ghanem, and Salha Obaid. Together, they will explore how writing, identity, and memory intertwine to shape the Gulf’s contemporary literary voice. The discussion will delve into how literature reflects the region’s cultural experience, the impact of women authors in redefining its creative landscape, and the ways writers engage with themes of belonging, heritage, and transformation amid rapid social change. The speakers will also emphasise the importance of language, translation, and authorship in preserving and sharing Gulf narratives with audiences worldwide.